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Drinking Soda and Weight Gain – Does It Matter If It’s Diet Soda?

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on March 28, 2009 - 9:17pm

Many times women come into my office and report drinking a soda quite often during the week. Sometimes it is one soda in the afternoon for a pick-me-up, sometimes it’s several. Either way, soda leads to weight gain…and no, it doesn’t matter if it’s diet.

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10 Tips to Balance Blood Sugar and Insulin

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on March 28, 2009 - 8:39pm

Concerned about abdominal weight gain and not sure how to help get rid of it? Latest lab-work show an elevated blood sugar? Consider working on your glucose and insulin balance.

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Blood Sugar and Insulin: Is This Making You Fat?

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on March 17, 2009 - 8:54am

Many know routine blood-work includes basics such as a check for anemia, and screening thyroid, cholesterol and blood sugar. The blood sugar check is really important to ensure you aren't on your way to diabetes and may help explain why you are gaining weight around the middle.

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